In the dream town of Shirakawa-go in Japan
by 不停去旅行
Nov 17, 2023
🌨️✨Winter wonderland in Shirakawa-go✨🌨️
Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, a place listed as a World Cultural Heritage. Especially in winter, the Gassho-style thatched houses in Shirakawa-go are covered with thick white snow, as if you have entered a fairy tale world!
Explore the fairy tale world of Shirakawa-go: a dream journey to Gassho Village✨🏡
Hidden deep in the mountains of central Japan is a dream world straight out of a fairy tale - the Gassho Village of Shirakawa-go. When I set foot on this land, I seemed to travel through time and space and walked into a wonderland full of poetry and tranquility.
Shirakawa-go in early winter is covered with a thin layer of snow. From a distance, the Gassho-style houses look particularly pure and dreamy against the backdrop of the snow. Those old wooden houses are famous for their unique gassho-shaped roofs, like a pair of huge hands guarding the peace and beauty of this land. Walking into the village, the narrow path is winding and the houses on both sides stand quietly, as if telling the long history and legends.
Walking in Gassho Village, I couldn't help but be attracted by the tranquility here. There is no city noise, only the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves in the wind. Each Gassho-style house exudes a strong ancient atmosphere, and the fragrance of wood floats in the air, making people feel relaxed and happy. Walking into one of the families, the furnishings inside the house are simple and cozy. An old man sitting by the fireplace is smiling and greeting every visitor, making people feel the warmth of home.
Gassho Village is not only an art of architecture, but also a microcosm of a lifestyle. Here, people live in harmony with nature, relying on mountains and rivers and leading a self-sufficient life. The villagers grow vegetables, raise poultry, weave cloth and make wine with their own hands, and every job is filled with love and awe for life. I deeply admire this attitude towards life, and it also makes me rethink the relationship between man and nature in modern society.
When night falls, Gassho Village becomes even more dreamy and charming. The lights flickered in the snow, like shining stars, illuminating the entire village. Standing at the entrance of the village, looking at the mountains and starry sky in the distance, my heart felt unprecedented peace and tranquility. At this moment, I seemed to understand what a truly good life is.
Gassho Village in Shirakawa-go is not only a tourist destination, but also a holy place where people can re-examine themselves and nature. Here, I found inner peace and realized the true meaning of life. May this dreamy fairy tale world always maintain its purity and beauty, so that more people can feel this tranquility and happiness.
The snow scenery here is breathtakingly beautiful, and every Gassho-style house looks like a scene that jumped out of a fairy tale book. Walking in the snow, feeling the tranquility and purity, makes people forget the hustle and bustle of the city.
If you also want to experience this pure beauty, don’t miss the winter trip to Shirakawa-go! Remember to bring your camera to capture this rare beauty!
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